2020 UW-Platteville Softball News
Pioneer softball utility player enjoying hands on experience in court room
Platteville, Wis.-University of Wisconsin-Platteville softball junior Elisa Versetto was drawn to criminal justice from watching criminal style shows on television and aspired to be like them. Now the Glendale Heights, Illinois native is seeing first-hand what actually happens in court during her internship at the Grant County Court House in Lancaster, Wisconsin.
November 05, 2020
Milledgeville native is custom to hot summer days
Platteville, Wis.- University of Wisconsin-Platteville sophomore Alli Schmidt was in her first season with the Pioneer softball team when Covid-19 cancelled the season after four games. The utility player had yet to see the softball field in the young season, but she is seeing plenty of fields during her summer internship at Advanced Crop Care.
July 20, 2020
Wausau native providing power during Co-op
Platteville, Wis.- University of Wisconsin-Platteville junior to be Rachel Plautz is involved in almost every pitch for the Pioneer softball program. The catcher from Wausau, Wisconsin and 2018 D.C. Everest graduate appeared in 36 games as a freshman and started all four games of 2020 before the season was cancelled due to COVID-19. With the season canceled, Plautz kept her focus on the academic side and started her co-op with Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) working mainly at the Weston Power Plant (WPP).
July 07, 2020
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Extends Partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS
PLATTEVILLE, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with NIKE through BSN SPORTS to continue to make NIKE the official apparel of Pioneer Athletics. BSN will also serve as the official equipment provider.
June 22, 2020
Pioneers announce Petey Award winners
Platteville, Wis.- The annual Petey Awards banquet is an exciting time for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Athletic Department. It is an end of the year celebration to honor the Pioneer student-athletes’ hard work and commitment. Due to COVID-19, the Petey Awards banquet was canceled and replaced by an online show to recognize the department’s major award winners.
May 12, 2020
Pioneer coaches adapt to new way of recruiting
Platteville, Wis.-Recruiting is a vital part of any college coaches’ duties. Recruiting prospective student-athletes is the lifeline of athletic programs. Like the students and student-athletes at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville who went from face-to-face learning to alternative learning; the head and assistant coaches had to adapt from face-to face-recruiting and to virtual recruiting.
May 04, 2020
Pioneers adapting to alternative delivery classes
Platteville, Wis.- The winter athletic season was just wrapping up at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and the spring athletic season was ramping up. Then March 13 the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to all athletics and in classroom learning across the country.
April 27, 2020
Sports Medicine adapts to continue care for Pioneer student-athletes
Platteville, Wis.-The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, like every other college in the country, is using alternative deliveries to educate its student-body due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pioneer students are home, doing their part to help flatten the curve. It is a challenging time filled with adversity and changing circumstances.
April 17, 2020
Pioneers honor 16 on National Student Athlete Day
Platteville, Wis.-National Student Athlete Day (NSAD) was established in 1987 by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports to honor those student-athletes who achieved excellence in academics and athletics. NSAD has been celebrated on April, 6 annually since its inception.
April 10, 2020
WIAC Statement On COVID-19
MADISON, Wis.--Following a very deliberative process to allow for the full consideration of the most up-to-date information pertaining to the spread of COVID-19, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has announced a set of measures that will be implemented conference-wide effective immediately. 1. The spring sports season (i.e., baseball, softball, women’s lacrosse, outdoor track & field, golf and tennis) has been cancelled to include any and all competition. 2. Any and all athletically-related activities (e.g., practice) are suspended indefinitely.
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 Precautions for Athletics, UW-Platteville suspends face-to-face classes through end of semester
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – UW-Platteville Athletics remains in regular communication with University and UW-System leadership to monitor developments related to COVID-19. In response to decisions being made, UW-Platteville Athletics will implement the following measures for athletic events. Cancellation of Softball, Baseball, and Track and Field competitions through the 2020 Spring Sports Season.
March 12, 2020
Pioneers name athletes of the week, Hoeppner earns WIAC Kwik Trip honors
Women's Track - Johanna Meister Softball-Pitcher - Ashton Hoeppner Softball-Fielder - Rachel Bonnell Men's Track - Charlie Gifford
March 02, 2020
Pioneers split on day two in Rochester Dome
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville softball team (2-2) went 1-1 on Sunday with a 1-0 win over St. Catherine (3-1) before a 2-8 loss to Luther (5-0).
March 02, 2020
Pioneers split pair in season opener
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville softball team (1-1) opened the 2020 season with a 2-0 shutout over Nebraska Wesleyan (0-1) before dropping game two 5-0 to the University of Dubuque (1-1) in the Rochester Dome Saturday afternoon.
February 29, 2020
Lowe returns to alma mater to lead Pioneer softball
Platteville, Wis.- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville softball will have a familiar face in the dugout leading the Pioneers during the 2020 season, as Rebecca Lowe begins her first season as the head coach of her alma mater. Lowe was a member of the 2013 and 2014 Pioneer softball team, before becoming an assistant for the 2015 and 2016 season.
February 27, 2020
Pioneers enjoying the benefits of new Athletic Training Room
Platteville, Wis.- In January of 2019 the University of Wisconsin-Platteville opened its doors to a state-of-the-art addition of Williams Fieldhouse. Inside the new addition are multi-purpose courts, a walking track, and a vary spacious weight and cardiovascular area. Right off the weight room though, is one the most important thing for the approximately 450 student-athletes, the new athletic training room.
November 15, 2019